Manawatu Herald SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1926. LOCAL AND GENERAL

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 3004, 27 February 1926, Page 2

Manawatu Herald SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1926. LOCAL AND GENERAL

The s.s. Kennedy and scow Kohi both left port on yesterday morning’s tide.

The engagement is announced of Moana Elleanor, eldest daughter of Mrs Littlejohn and the late Mcrvyn Littlejohn, erstwhile Fox ton residents, to Stanley Burns, second son of "Mr. and Mrs S. A, Ward, of Stratford.

An item of importance to ladies is the advance showing of beautiful velour coats and dainty ready-to-wear felt shapes at Messrs Barr and Tver's showroom to-day. The styles shown are certainly very handsome, and prices seem to be more moderate than ever. Ladies are cordially invited to view the new season fashions. The secretary of the Shannon Chamber of Commerce wrote to the last meeting of the Shannon Borough Council (says the Shannon correspondent to the M.D. Times) stating that it had been suggested that arrangements be made through the member (Mr ,]. Linklator) for a military camp to be held in Shannon and asking whether the Council would grant the use of the Recreation ground for drilling purposes. Already the use of ilit; Druids’ Hall has been promised free of charge for a fortnight, for the purpose of lectures and other occasions. A motion that every assistance for the success of the camp was carried

MY. W. Murdoch wlio lots occupied the position of Mayor of Shannon since its creation as a Borough some nine years ago, lias been compelled, owing to ill-health to relinquish the office (says the Shannon correspondent, to the M.D. Times). The resignation is to take effect from March 9th. Mr. Murdoch’s resignation will necessitate a byelection which will take place within 2(3 days from the date of his resignation. A public meeting has been called for Friday March sth for the purpose of arranging a send-off to Mr. Murdoch. It is also the intention of the Borough Councillors and staff to tender him a social evening on March 2nd. Dame rumour has it that the following are likely aspirants for the chief citizen's .job: Messrs E. ,J. S. Spencer, W. Murray and A. Hyde.

Why is smoking so often attended with results that cause medical men to order the habit, or greatly modify it. It is simply because the percentage of nicotine in most imported tobaccos is so high and it is the nicotine in excess that renders smoking injurious. Now, our New Zealand grown tobaccos contain so small a percentage of nicotine that it is practically a negligible quantity, and besides, they are subjected to a new toasting process. Toasting develops the flavour, removes all deleterious properties and makes the tobacco climate proof. Toasted tobacco is recommended to those who study their health and appreciate a pure tobacco. If you like a full body try Cut Plug No. 10 the Bullhead label, or the somewhat milder Toasted Navy Cut (Bulldog). There is another brand, Riverhead Gold, which excels all others in mildness and aroma. They may be smoked with impunity and cost 25 per cent, less than the foreign lines. —Advt.'